Karyn Patton
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Vero Beach, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Vero Beach , FL
07.2003 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Medical Assistant
Solamon Israel D.D.S.
Vero Beach , FL
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2003
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce, FL06.1991
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Oversight
Certification
BLS , CPI , Preceptorship Leader . To be starting school in the fall to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
07.2003 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Solamon Israel D.D.S.
02.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
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